OUR TOWNS: CENTRAL

Medieval times: The second annual Medieval Rescue Faire will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Equestrian Center at the OC Fair & Event Center. The family event features jousting, drill teams, dog agility shows, police dog demonstrations, vendors, and children's games. General admission: $20; seniors, military and children, $15; children younger than 4 are free. Information: hanaeleh.org.

Lana Johnson

ljohnson@ocregister.com

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

Pitch for pink: The city's adult softball program will go pink in October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink softballs will be used for the first pitch of all games played on Tuesday. Fans are encouraged to wear pink throughout October to show their support. Games are played at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St. Information: 714-593-4400, Ext. 255.

Curt Seeden

714-932-1957 cseeden@hotmail.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH:

Hospital honor: Huntington Beach Hospital recently was named a top performer in medical care by the Joint Commission, an accreditor of health care agencies across the country. The hospital was recognized for its use of evidence-based clinical processes for conditions such as heart attack, pneumonia and surgical care, according to the hospital.

Jaimee Lynn Fletcher

714-796-7953 jfletcher@ocregister.com

IRVINE

Prayer breakfast: The Exchange Club of Irvine and Irvine Chamber of Commerce will host the 31st annual Irvine Thanksgiving community prayer breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Nov. 15 at the Irvine Marriott. The keynote speaker will be retired Air Force Col. Richard Toliver. The breakfast event is $35 per person through Nov. 8 and $50 thereafter. Registration and information: irvinechamber.com

Thomas Martinez

tmartinez@ocregister.com

LOS ALAMITOS

Shades of Ireland: The Chamber of Commerce is organizing a trip to Ireland for Oct. 1-10 in 2013. There will be an information meeting on the trip at 3 p.m. Nov. 12 at the chamber office, 3231 Katella Ave. The cost is $2,999 for the trip for single occupancy and includes airfare, hotel and tours. Some meals are included. Information: 562-598-6659.

Jaimee Lynn Fletcher

714-796-7953 jfletcher@ocregister.com

NEWPORT BEACH

Flyover update: The City Council on Tuesday decided not to pursue requests to the federal government for advance notice of military flyovers, on a 6-1 vote with Mayor Nancy Gardner dissenting. The issue arose after a March flyover tribute to a World War II veteran startled many Corona del Mar residents, and city officials were unaware that the flyover was scheduled.

Amy Senk

coronadelmartoday.com

ORANGE

Lebanese culture: St. John Maron Maronite Catholic Church will hold its annual Lebanese Cultural Festival from Friday through Sunday. The event features food, a beer and wine garden, hookah, rides, children's activities, performances by Samir Edmond and Nasir Mousa, and more. Admission is $3 for those 13 and older. Parking is free. Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. The church is at 300 S. Flower St. Information: 714-225-5252 or
johnmaron.org.

Stephanie Weldy

sweldy@ocregister.com

SANTA ANA

Walkers wanted: The 10th annual Madison Park Neighborhood Association Walk-a-Thon, Resource Fair and Cultural Festival will take place on Saturday at Madison Park, 1528 S. Standard Ave. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the walk will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. The first 300 participants will receive a free event T-shirt. The Resource Fair and Cultural Festival will feature dragon dancers, ballet folklorico and music 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To participate in the free walk or for more information, contact Community Services Supervisor Jeannie G. Jurado at 714-571-4251.

Ron Gonzales

714-796-6999 rgonzales@ocregister.com

SEAL BEACH

Free pet vaccines: In honor of World Rabies Day, 13 veterinary hospitals in the county will administer free rabies vaccinations to cats and licensed dogs on Friday. For a list of clinics, go to
scvma.org or call the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association at 714-821-7493.

Roxana Kopetman

714-796-7829 rkopetman@ocregister.com

TUSTIN

Blood drive: The Knights of Columbus and St. Cecilia Catholic Church will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at 130 W. Main St. Walk-ins are welcome. Information:
redcrossblood.org or 800-733-2767.

Elysse James

714-796-7949 ejames@ocregister.com

VILLA PARK

Sign changes: The City Council amended the ordinance that constrains the design of storefront signs at the Villa Park Town Centre to give businesses more creative freedom. The council increased the allowed sign height from 18 to 24 inches. If a business is using two suites, it can have a larger sign centered in between them instead of two smaller ones.

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